2011 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (12), Engine (11), Fuel/Propulsion System (10).
Key takeaways
- 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 18% |
| Engine | 11 | 17% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 15% |
| Suspension | 9 | 14% |
| Structure | 8 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 3 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-07
My fuel rail assembly in my 2011 kia sedona is cracked and leaking causing a gas smell. I'm confused why only some of the kias from 2011 got recalled when it seems like a lot more have this issue.
Air Bags - filed 2026-06-11
In getting the ACU recall fixed, it was found that the Airbag Module is not responding. The ACU cannot be fixed unless the airbag module is fixed. It is my understanding that this is the part before the ACU. This is at a cost of $959 and not covered under the current recall.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-06-11
The sliding doors do not latch/close all the way. The light on the dash does not show the doors are not closed. The doors have opened while driving with children in the back seat. The same for the trunk.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.